Xunjie Zheng , Ke Li , Jiangning Hu , Ziyi Zhang , Jialin Pan , Aixiao Xia , Zhiwei Ge , Junwei Wang , Zhaohuan Lou
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Disease indicators such as DAI scores, colon length, and spleen index were evaluated. Histopathology, AB-PAS staining, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence were employed to assess epithelial integrity, mucus barrier, proliferation, and intestinal stem cells (ISCs). Network pharmacology was performed to explore underlying mechanisms. The above results were verified using molecular docking.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Carbonization significantly altered LR's chemical profile, with the loss of bioactive compounds such as Linderalactone and Norisoboldine, and the emergence of new constituents like Ethyl caffeate. Both LR and CLR improved UC symptoms, preserved tight junctions, protected ISCs, and promoted epithelial proliferation. LR more effectively reduced histological damage and maintained crypt structure and goblet cells. CLR showed superior effects on mucus barrier restoration by upregulating MUC2 expression. Network analysis revealed that CLR targets were mainly enriched in inflammation- and apoptosis-related pathways (MAPK, PI3K-Akt, IL-17), while LR was enriched in regenerative and stemness-related pathways (Wnt, Notch, and JAK-STAT).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Carbonization alters the chemical composition and therapeutic focus of LR. 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Comparative studies on the components and anti-ulcerative colitis effects of raw and carbonized Linderae Radix
Ethnopharmacological relevance
Linderae Radix (LR) is a traditional Chinese medicine widely used in the clinical treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). Carbonized Linderae Radix (CLR) is produced by stir-frying of LR. However, the effects of carbonization on its chemical composition and therapeutic efficacy in UC remain unclear.
Aim of the study
To compare the chemical composition and therapeutic effects of LR and CLR in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC.
Materials and methods
The chemical profiles of LR and CLR were analyzed by UPLC-Triple-TOF/MS. A 2.5 % DSS-induced UC mouse model was used to assess treatment efficacy. Disease indicators such as DAI scores, colon length, and spleen index were evaluated. Histopathology, AB-PAS staining, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence were employed to assess epithelial integrity, mucus barrier, proliferation, and intestinal stem cells (ISCs). Network pharmacology was performed to explore underlying mechanisms. The above results were verified using molecular docking.
Results
Carbonization significantly altered LR's chemical profile, with the loss of bioactive compounds such as Linderalactone and Norisoboldine, and the emergence of new constituents like Ethyl caffeate. Both LR and CLR improved UC symptoms, preserved tight junctions, protected ISCs, and promoted epithelial proliferation. LR more effectively reduced histological damage and maintained crypt structure and goblet cells. CLR showed superior effects on mucus barrier restoration by upregulating MUC2 expression. Network analysis revealed that CLR targets were mainly enriched in inflammation- and apoptosis-related pathways (MAPK, PI3K-Akt, IL-17), while LR was enriched in regenerative and stemness-related pathways (Wnt, Notch, and JAK-STAT).
Conclusion
Carbonization alters the chemical composition and therapeutic focus of LR. LR primarily enhances mucosal regeneration and ISCs activity, while CLR improves the mucus barrier and modulates inflammatory responses.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Ethnopharmacology is dedicated to the exchange of information and understandings about people''s use of plants, fungi, animals, microorganisms and minerals and their biological and pharmacological effects based on the principles established through international conventions. Early people confronted with illness and disease, discovered a wealth of useful therapeutic agents in the plant and animal kingdoms. The empirical knowledge of these medicinal substances and their toxic potential was passed on by oral tradition and sometimes recorded in herbals and other texts on materia medica. Many valuable drugs of today (e.g., atropine, ephedrine, tubocurarine, digoxin, reserpine) came into use through the study of indigenous remedies. Chemists continue to use plant-derived drugs (e.g., morphine, taxol, physostigmine, quinidine, emetine) as prototypes in their attempts to develop more effective and less toxic medicinals.